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Reasons to use our Epsom and Ewell conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Excellent communication and a wealth of local knowledge are key benefits that you should seek when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Epsom and Ewell property deals can become significantly more complicated because of lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers we work with endeavour to make sure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments quickly.
  • 2 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these organisations are often based hundreds of miles away with limited appreciation of the factors that affect property transactions in Epsom and Ewell
  • 3 Epsom and Ewell conveyancers have a significant advantage when it comes to Epsom and Ewell conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that can affect your conveyancing
  • 4 You can rest easier when select the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Epsom and Ewell has a number to pick from, but for a truly dependable and dependable service many local people have been use the endorsement of this site.
  • 5 Retaining the services of a high street Solicitor usually results in a more personal touch. Online forums bear testimony to the idea that in selecting a an online conveyancing factory, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Epsom and Ewell since January 2025*

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Transfer

of terraced property, Victoria Place, KT17 1BY completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £543,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending the transfer to the seller for signature in readiness for completion, agreeing completion date with parties

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Sale

of flat Blenheim Road KT19 9AP, at sale price of £270,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, obtaining official copies of the title

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Disposal

of semi property, Hook Road, KT19 8UB completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £570,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, agreeing completion date with parties, sending title deeds and executed transfer to buyer’s lawyers

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Conveyance

of flat Eastman Way KT19 8DB, purchased for £262,000. Leasehold conveyancing due diligence included: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, obtaining official copies of the title, setting up the completion formalities

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Epsom and Ewell

My partner and I are acquiring a newly built apartment in Epsom and Ewell and my conveyancer is informing me that she has to the lender to disclose incentives from the seller. The Estate Agents are hassling me to exchange contracts and I have no desire to delay matters. Is my lawyer right?

You should not exchange unless you have been advised to do so by your conveyancer. A precondition to being on a bank panel is to comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook conditions. The CML Conveyancing Handbook requires that your lawyer have the appropriate Disclosure of Incentive form completed by the developer and accepted by your lender.

We are close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our house in Epsom and Ewell and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was constructed land that was not decontaminated. A high street Epsom and Ewell conveyancer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the purchasers instructed a factory type conveyancing practice as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Epsom and Ewell. Having lived in Epsom and Ewell for 4 years we know that this is a non issue. Should we contact our local Authority to seek confirmation that there is no issue.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing firm already. Are they able to advise? You must check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same ailment)

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a house I have offered on a fortnight ago in what was supposed to be a simple, no chain conveyancing. Epsom and Ewell is the location of the property. Can you shed any light on this issue?

Flying freeholds in Epsom and Ewell are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Epsom and Ewell you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds thoroughly. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Epsom and Ewell may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.

What does commercial conveyancing in Epsom and Ewell cover?

Commercial conveyancing in Epsom and Ewell incorporates a broad range of advice, offered by regulated solicitors, relating to business property. By way of example, this type of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more commonly, the assignment of existing business tenancies or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial loans and the termination of tenancies.

I've recently bought a leasehold property in Epsom and Ewell. Am I liable to pay service charges for periods before completion of my purchase?

In a situation where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous owner and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. However, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. A critical element of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to ensure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.

If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).

I am the registered owner of a basement flat in Epsom and Ewell. In the absence of agreement between myself and the freeholder, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal determine the amount due for the purchase of the freehold?

Absolutely. We can put you in touch with a Epsom and Ewell conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Lease Extension matter before the tribunal for a Epsom and Ewell property is 33 The Maisonettes Alberta Avenue in June 2014. the Tribunal decided that the premium payable for the grant of a new lease be the sum of £20,680 (Twenty Thousand six hundred and eighty pounds). This case related to 1 flat. The unexpired lease term was 60.43 years.

At what point do I pay the Stamp Duty Land Tax due for my house transaction in Epsom and Ewell?

The majority of lawyers tend to complete a Land Transaction Return Form on your behalf as part of your Epsom and Ewell conveyancing transaction for signature. After completion your conveyancer will submit the STL Return Form to the Inland Revenue and - as long as they have the funds - pay any Stamp Duty due on your behalf.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Epsom and Ewell

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Epsom and Ewell practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Court proceedings for possession

  • Gumersalls, The White House, 16 Waterloo Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8AZ
  • Bwt Law Llp, 6 South Street, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 7PF
  • Lancasters, 4 Upper High Street, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 4QJ
  • Bowles & Co Solicitors Llp, 18 Church Street, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 4QD
  • Freedman Alexander Llp, 61 High Street, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 1RX

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Epsom and Ewell regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Epsom and Ewell practicing in commercial conveyancing in Epsom and Ewell. This will likely include advice on re-mortgaging commercial property
  • Gumersalls, The White House, 16 Waterloo Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8AZ
  • J A Stevens & Co, 3a High Street, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8DA
  • Bwt Law Llp, 6 South Street, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 7PF
  • Tryb & Co Solicitors, Global House, 1 Ashley Avenue, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 5AD
  • Lancasters, 4 Upper High Street, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 4QJ

Planning law solicitors in Epsom and Ewell regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Epsom and Ewell practicing in planning law. This may include advice on special planning controls
  • Cuff And Gough Llp, Lamborn Place, 26 High Street, Banstead, Surrey, SM7 2LJ
  • Gowen & Stevens Llp, 5 Mulgrave Chambers, 26-28 Mulgrave Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM2 6LE
  • Hunter Peddell Property Law, Oak House, 39/41 The Parade, Claygate, Esher, Surrey, KT10 0PB
  • Pegasus Solicitors Limited, 60 High Street, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 4EZ
  • Galloway Hughes Llp, Aissela, 46 High Street, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9QY

*Source acknowledgement: House price data produced by Land Registry as well data supplied by Lexsure Ltd.

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